Kids’ House Construction Costs
FINAL UPDATE 9/14/15: Final cost of the house constructino is 115,080 ($2,501 USD at 46 exchange rate). $2,101 was taken from the donations subscribers made to the channel’s operating expenses (our Paypal Donation button for services rendered) and Michell and I have have donated $400. You can track the donations that have come in thus far HERE
UPDATE 8/27/15: Total cost thus far is 109,689 pesos ($2,369 USD at 46.5 exchange rate). Subscribers have donated $1,969 and Michell and I have donated $400. You can track the donations that have come in thus far HERE
UPDATE 7/17/15: Total cost thus far is 99.574 ($2,237 USD @ 44.5 exchange rate). Subscribers have donated $1,842 and Michell and I have donated $390. You can track the donations that have come in so far HERE.
House Construction Costs as of 6.15.15
The house is coming along quite well, and we’ve finally gotten a stock list of all the items that have been purchased and labor costs to post up. We had originally raised $1,180 for the house build (back when we thought it was going to just be a nipa house) and Michell and I also had donated $200, bringing the total to $1,380. At present exchange that is about 61,000 pesos. We have gone over that and we still have about a weeks labor left, so we are going to open up the donation drive again. We are looking for about $500 to cover the cost of another week labor, water fittings for the CR and a few other things that they’ll need. We also have a secret donor (hi, mom and dad) who will be adding something of their own. After we get the $500, we will shut down the drive.
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House Construction Costs
Total Stock Costs: 53,679
Total Labor Costs: 14,200
Gasoline, Red Horse, Karaoke, Canvassing: 400
Grand Total: 68,079
Itemized Purchases and Outlays:
Initial Stock
May 31 – June 2
Cement 30 bags 220 6600
Rebar 10mmx6M 15 107 1605
Plywood ¼ 47 305 5185
Corr Roof Panel 26 195 5070 26 x10 Sen Superlume VM
Hollow block #4 400 8 3200
Coco Lumber
3x4x10 6 190 1140
2x4x10 20 126.5 2530
2x3x10 30 95 2850
2x2x10 80 63.3 5066
Nail #4 3 48 144
Nail #2.5 3 53 159
Nylon #70 1 roll 90 90
G.I Tie Wire #18 1 KG 58 58
Sand and Gravel 150 bags 25 3,750
Stock Transport 750
TOTAL 38,197
More Stock June 4
Hollow block 100 8 800
3X4X10 4 190 760
2X4X10 4 126 504
2x4X12 4 152 608
Nail #1 2 kg 60 120
Nail #4 2 kg 48 96
Umbrella Nails 3 kg 80 200
TOTAL 3,027
RUNNING TOTAL 41,224
LABOR
Workers are getting paid around 325 pesos per day.
Two days pay 2600 (1300 each day) June 1-2 for four workers.
Four days pay 5200 (1300 each day for 4 workers) June 3-6
Total Labor six days: 7,800
More Stocks June 9, 2015
Corr Roof Panel 5 234 1170 26 x12 Sen Superlume VM
Nail #4 3kls 48 144
Elastoseal 1can 22 225
Plain Sheet #24 3 rolls 200 600
2x3x13 11 pcs 123 1358
2x3x12 15 pcs 114 1710
TOTAL: 5,372
RUNNING TOTAL: 54,396
More Stocks June 10, 2015
Hollow blocks 100pcs 8 800
Cement 7 bags 225 1645
Nail #1 3kg 55 165
Nail #2 2kg 55 110
Umbrella Nail#2 ½ 2kg 75 150
Cement 3 bags 225 705
Total: 3,575
RUNNING TOTAL: 57,971
Labor Cash Advance of 2,000 June 10
More Stocks June 11, 2015
Corr Roof Panel 4 156 624 8” Sen Superlume VM
Corr Roof Panel 1 235 235 12” Superlume VM
Umbrella Nail #2 ½ 1kg 75 75
Elastoseal ¼ ct 1can 125 125
Total: 1,058
RUNNING TOTAL: 61,029
More Stocks June 13, 2015
Gravel 20 bags 20 400
Sand 10 Bags 15 150
Total: 550
Labor Cash Advance of 4,600 June 13
Electrical Connection: 1,500
Gasoline, canvassing, Red Horse, karaoke 400
RUNNING TOTAL: 68,079
June 15, 2015
Cement 10 bags 222 2,220
10mmX6m rebar 7 pcs 103 721
Sand 30 bags 15 450
Gravel 20 bags 20 400
Tricycle fare 150
Breaker 1 pc 311 311
Screw med. 2 pcs 20 40
TOTAL: 4292
TOTAL: 72,371
June 17, 2015
Pipe 3×10 1 pc 385
Pipe 2×10 1 pc 185
Elbow 3×90 1 pc 42
Elbow 2×90 1 pc 23
PVC Tee 3×2 1 pc 69
Pipe Blue 1 pc 53
Elbow Plain 1 pc 25
PVC Tee Pln 1 pc 9.50
Faucet 1 pc 69.50
Pipe 2×10 1 pc 185
PE Tee CTS 1 pc 85
Floor Drain 1 pc 49.50
PVC Adaptor 1 pc 7.50
Concrete Nail #3 1 kg 80
Concrete Nail #4 1 kg 80
TOTAL: 1,507
Labor (Cash Advance) of 2,000
TOTAL: 75,878
June 18, 2015
Pipe 50mm 1 pc 880 880
Superlume 10’ (Sen) 1 pc 195 195
Door w/ Lever 1pc 1,300 1,300
PVC Clean out #3 1 pc 32.50 32.50
2x4x8 Lumber 5 pcs 240 1,200
Stikwell Glue 1 pc 40 40
Multicab Fee 50
TOTAL: 2,622.50
TOTAL: 78,500.50
June 22, 2015
Plywood 5 pcs 302 1,510
S4S 2x3x8 5 pcs 182 910
S4S 2x2x8 2 pcs 132 264
Toilet Bowl 1 pc 650 650
Cement 4 bags 225 900
Plywood 1 pc 318 318
Hardiflex 1 pc 458 458
PVC Elbow 1 pc 23 23
Hardi Nail ¼ kg 90 22.50
CW Nail #1 1 kg 58 58
Concrete Nail #4 1 kg 100 100
Wood Screw 10 pcs 3 30
Door Knob 2 pcs 180 360
Door Knob 1 pc 200 200
Def. Bar 10mmx6m 5 pcs 105 525
TOTAL: 6,328.50
Cash Advance for labor: 6,000 (6days)
TOTAL: 90, 829
June 24, 2015
Hinges #3 3pairs 65 195
S4S 2x3x8 1 pc 185 185
CHB 25pcs 8 200
Sand 20bags 15 300
2x2x10 (CL) 15pcs 63.3 950
2x3x10 13 pcs 95 1235
2x4x10 3 pcs 126.6 380
TOTAL: 3445
TOTAL: 94,274
June 27, 2015
Cement 12 bags 222 2664
Delivery Charge 150
Fine wash sand 40 bags 20 800
Lunch for the workers 386
TOTAL: 4,000
TOTAL: 98,274
Bamboo, varnish and plywood 1,300
Grand Total: 99,574
7/2/15
Plywood 2 289 578
Bamboo 3 80 240
Varnish 1 120
#1 Nail Kilo 60
7/2/15 Total 990
Grand Total 100,564
8/13/15
2x4x8 5 267 1335
2x2x12 10 76 760
#4 Nail Kilo 55 55
#2 Nail Kilo 55 55
#1 Nail Kilo 60 60
2x2x10 2 167 167
2x2x8 4 134 134
Plywood 3 305 536
Door Knob 2 195 390
Hinges Pack 70 70
Cement 1 50 50
Delivery 150
Labor for 1 Day 350
8/13/15 Total: 5,090
Grand Total 105,654
8/20/15 Exterior Skim Coat
Cement 8 220 1760
Mortar 95 96
Fine Sand 24 20 480
Delivery 150 150
Labor 1550 2 workers, 2 days/1 worker 1 day – 300 pesos per day
8/20/15 Total 4,036
Grand Total as of 8/20/15: 109,690
8/29/15 – Amakan panels for interior
Amakan 8 180 1440
Bamboo 50 140 Bamboo sticks for amakan finishing
Varnish 2 46 92
Lumber 4 48 192 2x2x8 coco lumber for interior amakan fitting
Delivery 72 Delivery (“pamasahe”) of materials
8/29/15 Total 2,000
9/8/15 – Continued amakan interior fitting
Amakan 8 180 1440
Lumber 10 50 500 2x2x8 coco lumber for more interior amakan fitting
Bamboo 2 140 280 Bamboo cleep
Nails 2 60 120 Two kilos nails
Labor 1,050
9/8/15 Total: 3,390
Grand Total as of 9/8/15 115,080
9/12/15 Plus 1,000 for more material and 350 for 1 day labor – no recepts back as of 9/14/15
I am playing the game of looking over your shoulder. Of which inatly is not fair…but…I have donr , to date, three major construction jobs. Two rehabs and one complete house build. The rule of thumb…time estimate of the build should bt increased by 50 % and estimated cost should increased by 30 to 50%. So, just raise the capital to just finish the job correctly. Sir, I am a jaded been there, done that type of guy. And my intuition tells me that you and Michel are honerable people. Raise the proper amount of money to build anf finish a proper house. If any excess. ..spend it on the kids, cloths, books wnd of coarse candy. Your ultra conservative methodology is getting in the of positive progress. On another note. I send balikbayan boxes to friends and some deserving families. Inwould like to send one to the children. If you feel this will be appreciated, send a address that will get to you. I will need some phone number. LBC requirements. I am aware that both of you wish a portion of animinity. Figure out what ever is confertable for both of you. Take care, Tom.
You guys are doing a great job for these kids and they will be better off for it their entire lives. Great work. These projects are always this way and you have controlled the cost really well I believe.
D
Thanks, Derek. We had some issues with the costs but I guess that happens in all house building endeavors.
Hi I’m thinking of coming to Philippines in the next month or two. I would like to stop by and visit you and make a donation in person. Are you in Dumaguete City?
Yep, we live in Dumaguete – The City of Gentle People. If ya are coming by, just shoot us a PM on Facebook, and we’ll give you our phone number. Thanks, bud!
Ned, I am coming to the Philippines in January 2016 and I am packing up a couple of boxes for children, can you give me some direction on what is needed the most. I have school supplies and some food and clothing. What is the most needed? Thank you and Michell for all the fantastic work you are doing.
P.S. So far the book is great!
Chris Allen
Books are hard to come by here, and the kids seem to love them. Can’t go wrong with that! Just pick them up at Goodwill – that’s where I get all of mine!
Ned, My name is Vincent, The Kid’s Housing project is awesome. Cost effectiveness was fantastic. You and Michelle will be blessed! Those children will remember what you have done for them. That community will be better off because of your foresight. I’ve visited the Philippines three times and enjoyed my stay in Dumaguete. It was business 2013. On my third trip In December of 2013 I came back specifically to be a blessing to one of the communities that was hit by Typhoon Haiyan, known as Super Typhoon Yolanda. I fell in love with those people. I’m coming back there this year, schedule permitting. I’m a general contractor, and I Fix and Flip Real Estate in the Chicago-land area. I’m retiring from Real Estate soon. I would like to visit you on my next trip! My goal is to be as proficient as I can on my next return! Your videos, are entertaining, excellent insight into the mind-set of the people that live and work within that province. I’m going to check out your library of videos, most of my questions will probably be answered there. Chat with you soon!
Thanks for the feedback, Vincent! Yeah, the house project came out well and everyone involved made out. We actually have not been by to visit them in a few months, so we need to do that. Jun Jun was really sick for a while, but he seems to be doing better. Thanks again!
Hi Ned
How are you? Hope you and Michelle are doing great. My wife and I have been watching your videos for over two years as well as Reekay’s videos. We have learned a lot about the Philippines thanks to youl. By the way, I am Anthony and my wife is Vivian. We live in Texas. My wife is from the Philippines, ofcourse. We have been married for 7 years and live here in all good USA. I brought my wife to USA on fiancé visa after 18 months of communication via emails and phone conversations. We got married here in Texas. We are very happy together. I just took early retirement and now moving to Philippines for good after I learned all the good stuff about the Philippines from you and Reekay’s videos. We are flying next month, Apr 13 to the Philippines. We sold all our belongings here and now ready for the new life over there. We are very excited, but to be honest with you I have some fear of the unknown because I never lived outside USA. My wife’s family lives in General Santos city. We are thinking about living in a condo at first in Davao city for six months and see how life treats us there. If things go well, we might rent a bigger house and settle down there. Dumaguete seems a good option as well but I like to try Davao first and see how things go. Ned..! Let me tell you something…..marrying my beautiful Filipina wife was the best thing I’ve done in my life. You will never ever ever regret marrying Michelle because the Filipina is full of passion, love and loyalty that we men are starving for. So Congratulations to you and Michelle on your decision to get married. Trust me your life will change for the best. Hope to meet you and Reekay soon and maybe have a drink or two to celebrate the new happy life in the Philippines.
Thanks for contributing all of that, Anthony. I have never been to Davao but have heard good things about it. And your fear makes sense – pulling up stakes and moving halfway around the world is a major undertaking. Thanks for your story and good luck on your personal adventure!!